The documents below will provide you with guidance relating to the accreditation process and how to meet eligibility requirements under the Renewables Obligation (RO) as the operator of a fuelled generating station.
Application Process Overview
For a general overview of how the application process for fuelled stations is undertaken, please consult our application process overview for fuelled stations flow diagram - PDF, 666Kb, web link opens in new browser window. For more detailed information on fuel measurement and sampling procedures please consult the relevant guidance documents below.
FMS Questionnaires, Templates and Declaration
Depending on the technology and fuels utilised at your generating station one of the following documents will need to be completed and submitted alongside an application for the Renewables Obligation (RO).
- Standard RO FMS questionnaire: This FMS template should be applicable to most solid, liquid and gaseous biomass stations which do not fall under one of the categories below.
- FMS questionnaire gasification & pyrolysis: This document should be completed by gasification and pyrolysis generating stations only.
- Anaerobic digestion (AD) feedstocks template: This document should be completed by AD stations where generation occurs only as a result of the biogas produced and no sewage is added to the digester.
- Confirmation of 100% uncontaminated biomass: This should be completed by stations who will only be using 100% biomass by energy content fuel(s) which fall within the same ROC band, and where no fossil fuel will result in the generation of electricity.
- CCL Only Stations: Please go to the Climate Change Levy - Renewables Exemption page where you will be able to view and download a copy the relevant FMS Questionnaire.
All these are available for download below. If you are unsure as to which document to submit please call: 020 7901 7310, and a member of the fuelling team will be able to assist you.
Questionnaire, template and declaration submission: Once completed the appropriate document can be uploaded alongside your application via the R&CHP Register (question QJ700). In some cases multiple copies of the standard RO FMS questionnaire may need to be submitted e.g. where fuels in different states are utilised. Should you have more than one questionnaire document for submission these can be sent via e-mail to: renewable@ofgem.gov.uk. In this case be sure to include the generating station name (as per your application) in the subject line.
UK Carbon Calculator
The UK Carbon Calculator for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) values is available here.
Further information and enquiries
If you have a specific query regarding fuelled stations, please contact Richard Bellingham: richard.bellingham@ofgem.gov.uk / 0207 901 1886, Amy Ling: amy.ling@ofgem.gov.uk / 0207 901 7442, Rajvinder Malhi: rajvinder.malhi@ofgem.gov.uk / 0207 901 7141 or Matthew Pearson: matthew.pearson@ofgem.gov.uk / 0207 901 7156.